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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.05, 56.63 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.05, 56.63 and 25.52 is: 35.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.05 : 56.63 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.05/56.63 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.05x = 56.63 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.05x = 1,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444.98/41.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.20

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